About

I’ve been a full stack remote web developer since 2002. I’ve been programming software and designing UI’s since 1998.
Standards and integrity are very important to me. I love creating something new, fixing problems in something old, and making things better for something I believe in, whether it is a product or a cause - I can be counted on to go the extra mile to focus on the details. I thoroughly enjoy the journey of developing new skills, trying innovative approaches, and am always eager to find the most elegant and straightforward solution possible for whatever complex problem I face.
I am an excellent communicator, both in person and online, with technical and non-technical project stakeholders alike. I'm an expert Googler and love research and documentation. My ability to learn new skills quickly allows me to easily switch between programming languages and frameworks.
I’m always excited to tackle a new challenge, and create something amazing!

Full Stack PHP/JS Programmer / Prototype Developer

Function(x), Inc.

Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

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Project: "Wetpaint TV"
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Client:
--- Wetpaint.com / Function(x) Inc
Project Goals:
--- In this contract position I was tasked to lead their internal development team through a pilot project: implementing JW platform-hosted streaming video, and Live video broadcasts, into their high profile WordPress-powered media site. During the term i was also tasked to diagnose/fix other issues throughout the site, and manage Scrum-style standups / sprints for a refactoring project for another of the company's primary IT assets.
--- The second phase of the project was to develop a prototype "hybrid" theme (WordPress / javascript ) that integrates with the JW platform API, to serve as a standalone video streaming site for Live Broadcasts and On-Demand video libraries. This phase/project was abandoned due to changes in management and company direction.
--- Through the course of the engagement, I also helped the development team improve and expand on internal development workflows, using Jira, Confluence, and Google Docs.
Some of the Tools I used :
--- PHP, jQuery, mySQL, WP-API, GIT, Gulp
Some of the tools WE used:
--- JW Player, JW Platform, WordPress, SASS, Jira, Bitbucket, Hangouts, Slack